For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 735 students in Ayden, NC.
The top ranked public high school in Ayden, NC is Ayden-grifton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Ayden, NC public high school have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Ayden have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Ayden, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Ayden-grifton High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Ayden, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ayden-grifton High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
7653 Nc 11 South
Ayden, NC 28513
(252) 746-4183
Ayden, NC 28513
(252) 746-4183
Grades: 9-12
| 735 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Ayden, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Ayden, NC include Ayden-grifton High School.
How many public high schools are located in Ayden?
1 public high schools are located in Ayden.
What is the racial composition of students in Ayden?
Ayden public high schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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